President Trump recently made a bold statement. He plans to stop all future US assistance to South Africa. This is due to the country’s recent land expropriation policies. Trump fears these laws will allow the government to take land without fair compensation. He thinks South African authorities are
In the heart of South Africa, smart technologies come to the rescue in assisting those dealing with anxiety and depression. There are many challenges that stop people in getting the help they need. Hurdles are numerous, especially those who live outside urban areas. Accessing mental h
What is happening in the town of Garankuwa, South Africa has been overlooked. How far have we come in understanding the lurking of femicides, gender-based murders, sitting quietly receiving no attention? An important part of understanding comes from trying
Free education is a hot topic in South Africa. Everyone's talking about the benefits, but what about the challenges? It's not just about the money. Think about the politics and the society too. A lot of people think free education means just waving tuition fees. But, it's more complicated
You might think that when over 200 miners were trapped in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa, the authorities would jump in to help. But that's not what happened. The standoff lasted months, ending with the death of 87 miners. Authorities, instead of aiding the trapped miners, tried to force the
Imagine being trapped deep underground, with no food or water, and no way out. This is the grim reality faced by unknown numbers of illegal miners at a closed gold mine in Stilfontein, about 90 miles from Johannesburg. South African authorities began recovering bodies earlier this week, with 60 alre
Imagine being trapped more than 2 kilometers underground with no hope in sight. This is the harsh reality for hundreds of miners in South Africa's Buffelsfontein Gold Mine. They've been there for months, many fearing starvation or dehydration. Why? Because the mine was closed years ago, but these mi
Have you ever wondered how a tax on sugary drinks could influence kids' choices? Well, down in South Africa, researchers took a close look at this very topic. Over four years, they observed how a tax on sweet beverages, known as the health promotion levy, was changing kids' drinking habits. They did
In South Africa, the constitution has something interesting to say. It's not just about laws, but about values too. It talks about justice and fairness. Now, you might be wondering, what does this have to do with men being feminists? Well, let's break it down. Imagine a country where everyone agree
Let's zoom in on Khan Road, a bustling but under-resourced informal settlement in Pietermaritzburg, the heart of KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. A team of local researchers, armed with mobile phones and a structured survey, talked to 159 residents between August and September 2022. Their goal?
